Introduction to Islam : beliefs and practices in historical perspective

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Label

Introduction to Islam : beliefs and practices in historical perspective

Title remainder

beliefs and practices in historical perspective

Statement of responsibility

Carole Hillenbrand

Creator

• Hillenbrand, Carole

Subject

• Islam
• Islam
• Islamic
• Islamic countries

Language

eng

Summary

A comprehensive history of Islam and the diverse beliefs and practices of Muslims, written by one of the most eminent historians of Islam working today. Carole Hillenbrand, long acknowledged as a preeminent authority on Islam, has now written a superb introduction to this great world religion, a book that promises to be the most lucid, nuanced text of its kind on the market. Beginning with the life of Muhammad, Hillenbrand firmly establishes in historical and global context the beliefs and ideals of Muslims and the branches and movements within the faith. Rather than portraying Islam as a monolithic entity, Hillenbrand emphasizes its diversity and variety. Featured chapters include, but are not limited to: Law, Diversity, Sufism, Jihad, and Women. Finally, a concluding chapter on Islam in the globalized twenty-first century is bound to appeal to instructors and students alike

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

297

Illustrations

• illustrations
• maps

Index

index present

LC call number

BP161.3

LC item number

.H553 2015

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography